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Evidenced Outcome

Time spent volunteering benefits NHS staff

Evidence point

100% of staff agreed who had worked with volunteers are a key part of their team (n=13).

100% of staff who had worked with volunteers reported no challenges in working with volunteers. (n=13).

92% of staff who had worked with volunteers reported they were satisfied or very satisfied with dining companions support. (n=13).

Further we gained additional qaulitative insights such as "they are a god send to us" and "our ward couldnt cope without the support of the dining companions"

Primary beneficiary

Volunteers

Partner organisation

Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust

Volunteering role / intervention

Mealtime support

Evidence strength

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Promising

Produced

March 2022

Dining Companions - Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust - Evaluation Report - March 2022